Bricks are a staple when it comes to exteriors of homes in the Northern Denver area. Beyond the traditional look, they are strong and sturdy for buildings. Just because you have a brick home doesn’t mean you are committed to its natural color. There has been a trend to paint brick or choose vibrant colors to match with the brick for the exterior of your home. However, brick painting is not as simple as painting a wall. The job is a bit more intricate and requires a level of expertise that can be hard to come by. Our team of professional North Denver painters are here to share with you all you need to know about brick painting before you pick up a brush.

Painted Brick is Relatively Permanent

Most of the time, painting can be changed and removed fairly easily. With brick, this isn’t the case. To put brick back to its natural state after painting, you’ll have to go through a complete restoration process. This sort of a process requires specialized knowledge, tools and products. Before you decide to paint your brick, be fully prepared to commit to the color and choices you make. Restoration can be cost prohibitive for many homeowners.

You Need Clean Before You Paint

Power washing will help remove dirt, grime and lose paint in the bricks, which is essential if you plan on brick painting. Remember that bricks are a porous material. Your home exterior will need several dry days to completely dry. You do not want to paint over wet bricks and trap moisture inside! This can result in bubbling and peeling.

If you power wash your own home, make sure that you work with protective gear including gloves and eyewear while using the pressure washer. Chemicals and pressure from the washing can be harmful to you.

Choose the Right Color

If the bricks have lost their luster, or never really had it, you have a lot of options to add color to the brick portion of your home. You can simply restore the hue you had or completely change the color with a perfectly painted solution. Whether you paint your brick exterior with natural hues, or something a little more vibrant, there are no color rules. Our team is ready to help with a color consultation, but in the meantime, here are a few of our favorite hues:

• White: White can bring a sophisticated feel to a traditional brick home exterior, and is a great choice. The mortar texture can really add style to the white painted bricks. When paired up with another color for trim or the rest of your home’s exterior, you can really make your house pop. Fortunately, white bricks go well with most colors.
• Black: While black seems counterintuitive, it’s the perfect way to showcase your bricks. Using the black against a bright brick creates the feeling of muted charcoal rather than strictly black. If you are considering a deep color like this in our area, remember the sun tends to leach pigments from colors. This will work best if your home is more shaded and protected from the sun. When paired with bricks, it is a timeless and secure look that will last through many seasons.

Brick Painting with CertaPro Painters®

If you need help with your brick painting project, call CertaPro Painters® of North Denver, CO! We are expert brick painters in the Northern Denver area, we always stay on budget and on time, and we can start your exterior painting project today. To get in touch with one of our professionals, call 303-637-7735 or fill out our free, no-obligation form. We look forward to working with you!